Head-mounted device to cost £799.99
Sony’s unique stereoscopic 3D headset will be available in the UK from December 8th, Develop understands.
The unusual head-mounted viewing display is set to launch in Japan on November 11th, but Sony is already promoting the device in the west.
The firm’s UK retail arm, Sony Centre, has priced the HMZ-T1 model at £799.99.
And PlayStation games have been placed at the centre of Sony’s new marketing strategy for the peripheral, with titles such as Uncharted 3 featuring in promotional art.
Sony recently paraded its new Head Mounted Display (pictured) in Japan, but the device generated interest across Europe and the US.
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The Head Mounted Display allows customers to be immersed in a ‘full 3D’ experience by wrapping headphones and two OLED screens around the user’s head.
Further images of the device can be found here
The HMZ-T1 displays both 2D and 3D content in high-definition at a resolution of 1280x720. The headphones integrate “5.1 surround sound”.
Sony claims the experience is in scale to watching a 750-inch screen from a distance of 20 metres.
The PlayStation firm has renewed its push in 3D by launching 3D-capable devices at less-than-premium prices.
As well as the HMZ-T1, Sony is releasing a €499 3D monitor bundled with two pairs of glasses and a free game.
A Deloitte survey recently found that just 2 per cent of British consumers are planning to buy a 3D-enabled TV set in the next year. Meanwhile, publishing groups such as EA have said they will put their 3D efforts on hold.
Sony has always claimed that early uptake for 3D TV is faster than it was with HDTV.
I think you've got that wrong, it's £79.99 not £799.99...
It is after all only $99.99
Hmmmm after some MORE research, it appears the price above IS correct, and it's not 80 quid...
Do our eyes look painted on Sony?
£799.99?
Good luck sony.
You're really gonna need it.
"Sony’s unique stereoscopic 3D headset" - errr.. why is this unique? There have been loads of 3D headsets over the last couple of decades.
Admittedly, they've all been crap, so maybe that's why this one is unique...? The concept, though, is anything but.
funny, When they were touting prices pre launch it was 799 dollars (still 500 pounds, but more real world). yet in the transition to our shores they just swapped the dollar symbol for pounds and expect to get the sales? it doesn't matter how good they are, the price is ridiculous, especially as it is 200 quid over the original figures. bad move sony.
